Halo promotes university policy compliance through several measures. The proposal form only accepts non-confidential information, with any sensitive discussions between researchers and industry partners taking place outside the platform. Researchers often engage with industry partners as consultants, similar to making initial connections at academic conferences. Proposals are preliminary in nature and don't require formal budgets or detailed institutional commitments.
Halo actively encourages proper institutional involvement throughout the collaboration process. When a proposal advances, Halo prompts researchers to connect with their university administrative contacts at appropriate partnership stages. Researchers are responsible for understanding and following their institution's policies regarding external collaborations, as university offices determine and communicate these requirements to their faculty.